Question 1

what are risks of wearing cat flea collars on ankles?

Accepted Answer

Flea Collar Risks: What is the reasoning for wearing them in the first place? Is this because of a job involving being around flea carriers? I would not suggest the wearing of these at all because they contain chemicals that are known to be toxic to the nervous systems of children and chemicals that carry possible cancer risks.

Question 2

are there any health risks from wearing cat flea collars?

Accepted Answer

YES !!! if it is a: Human wearing the collar. They are not effective on humans and the chemicals they contain can cause illness.

Question 3

when do cat flea bite?at night or day if in a couch or bed?

Accepted Answer

Flea Treatments: The goal of treatment is to get rid of the fleas by treating the home, pets, and outside areas with insecticide. Small children should not be in the home when insecticides are being used. Birds and fish must be protected during spraying. Home foggers and flea collars do not always work. If home treatments do not work, professional extermination may be needed.

Question 4

do dogs or cats cause more allergies? we want a pet.

Accepted Answer

Tough answer: Both dogs and cats can cause allergy problems. If one does not have problems around dogs and cats now then it probably ok to get a dog or cat. If dogs or cats cause problems now then it would be prudent not to get a per.

Question 5

can my cat allergy causes me chronic bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

Cats and allergies: Short answer is yes. The mechanism is that dander from the cat will be inhaled . The  tubes of your longs are very sensitive to irritants .  If you're if bronchial tubes are constantly irritated you will have a chronic response or chronic bronchitis , or that is , may have.

Question 6

my daughter is allergic to dogs and dander is this the same thing or is it every animal? the cat sleeps with her not sure if this reason for allergies

Accepted Answer

Some: Pets are hypoallergenic but most commonly dogs. Check for a list in certain web sites.

Question 7

can allergies to cats cause acne ?

Accepted Answer

NO: Allergy to cats cause other symptoms like coughing, itchy rash but not acne, sob and other allergic manifestations.

Question 8

can cat allergies cause an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cat allergy seems to be particularly potent for triggering asthma symptoms in patients with cat allergy + asthma.

Question 9

hi doctors,is cat allergy caused by cat hair,or something else? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Not hair, dander: Cat allergies are due to the proteins in skin and saliva.  The cat licks its fur and the protein ends up on the hair. So yes, cat-spit coated hair can cause allergy symptoms. Also oil glands on the skin produce proteins too..The proteins are what cause the allergic reaction. See this page:
http://www.asthmacenter.com/index.php/news/details/pet_allergy/

Question 10

pink in the corner of my eye, i have allergies to cats have been around them for a while now, is this the reason?

Accepted Answer

Inner corner? : Called the caruncle is usually a little pink, if itches can use over the counter allergy eye drops, zaditor (ketotifen) or alloway. Redness may be due to dryness, try artificial tear drops as needed.

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When do cat flea bite?at night or day if in a couch or bed?

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Do dogs or cats cause more allergies? we want a pet.

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Can my cat allergy causes me chronic bronchitis?

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My daughter is allergic to dogs and dander is this the same thing or is it every animal? the cat sleeps with her not sure if this reason for allergies

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Can allergies to cats cause acne ?

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Pink in the corner of my eye, i have allergies to cats have been around them for a while now, is this the reason?

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